Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 7

IPC 7 in BNS: Section 3(2)

Section 7 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 3(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. IPC 7 deals with sense of expression once explained. BNS 3 brings it together with IPC 6, 27, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC.

Indian Penal Code

IPC 7 is now BNS 3(2).

Sense of expression once explained · BNS 3 brings it together with IPC 6, 27, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38.

Merged
92% of the old wording kept
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. II
s. 7
Sense of expression once explained
Every expression which is explained in any part of this Code, is used in every part of this Code in conformity with the explanation.
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New · BNS 2023 · Ch. I
s. 3(2)of section 3
General explanations.
(2) Every expression which is explained in any Part of this Sanhita, is used in every Part of this Sanhita in conformity with the explanation.
Text from India Code
Also in BNS 3
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